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Hard Times (Run-D.M.C. song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Hard Times'" is a rap song written by Jimmy Bralower, J.B. Moore, Russell Simmons, Larry Smith and William Waring originally recorded by Kurtis Blow for his 1980 eponymous debut album.
A 1983 cover by rap group RunD.M.C. was issued as their second single, and is the first track on their eponymous debut album 'RunD.M.C.'.
Track listing
; 12" Profile - PRO-7036 (US)
# "Hard Times" (D. McDaniels, J. Simmons, L. Smith, W. Warring) - 5:10
# "Jam-Master Jay" (D. McDaniels, J. Mitzell, J. Simmons, L. Smith, R. Simmons) - 3:21
# "Hard Times (Instrumental)" (D. McDaniels, J. Simmons, L. Smith, W. Warring) - 3:51
# "Jam-Master Jay (Instrumental)" (D. McDaniels, J. Mitzell, J. Simmons, L. Smith, R. Simmons) - 3:51
Chart positions
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|US 'Billboard' Hot Black Singles
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'Notes:'
* 1 - Charted with "Jam Master Jay"
References
Category:1983 songs
Category:1984 singles
Category:Run-DMC songs
Category:Songs written by Russell Simmons
Category:Arista Records singles
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